Frequently Asked Questions

Adding a Student to a Full Class:
If an instructor wants to add a student to a full
class they need to inform the department administrator
(DA). The DA will verify the room capacity. If
there is room the instructor may complete the Add
Student to Class Form. The student will take the
form to Admissions and Records once complete.

Credit by Exam: The student
will need to go to admissions and records to pick up
the form. They need to obtain all required
signatures (it is their responsibility to take the
form to each department). Once they have the
signatures they need to go to the cashier’s office and
pay the $25.00 fee. At that time they can
arrange to take the exam with an instructor. The
instructor will return the form with the grade and
exam to Admissions and Records. Click
here for a list of advisors.

Full Class (the class I want is
full): Check MyNevada often. If
one person drops the class and you are there at the
right time, you will be able to add the class.
If you do not succeed before classes begin, come to
class on the first day. Many students change
their minds about courses during the first week and
drops occur. Keep checking MyNevada as often as
possible. Speak with the instructor about the
likelihood of adding the class during the first week.

Independent Study and Thesis classes:
The student needs to talk with their instructor.
The instructor will contact the department
administrator (DA) with approval of the student taking
the class and the number of credits of the
class. The DA will then give the call number to
the student.

Major or Minor questions:
Adding, changing, or declaring a foreign language
major or minor. Pick up the major or minor
declaration form from the Foreign Language and
Literatures office and obtain a signature from an
advisor. The student will then take it to
Admissions and Records. Click
here for a list of advisors.

Spanish Placement Test: For
Spanish Placement Test information, see item 3 in the
following link.
http://www.unr.edu/cla/fll/resources/spanish-placement.html

Unsure what Class to Take:
The student will need to see an advisor in the college
or department of their major. If the major is a
foreign language the student can pick up a list of
advisors and choose one whose office hours work best
with their schedule. The student may drop in
during the advisor’s office hours, call, or email
them. Click
here for a list of advisors.

Waive the Foreign Language Requirement for
a language we offer:
The student will need to see an advisor. Waiving
the requirement means the student does not receive
credit. Note: Four full years of high school
language equals two years at the university. Click
here for a list of advisors.

Waive the Foreign Language Requirement for
a language we DO NOT offer: The student
needs to bring in proof of living and/or studying
abroad and meet with the Vice Chair. The Vice
Chair will write a memo waiving the requirement and
forward it to the appropriate Dean’s office. Waiving
the requirement means the student does not receive
credit. Click here
to contact the department chair.